WG-13 Lynx vs SH-2 Seasprite
British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Westland |
First flight | 21 March 1971 |
Year introduced | 1978 |
Number produced | 450 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
American multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Kaman |
First flight | 2 July 1959 |
Year introduced | 1962 |
Number produced | 184 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 230 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | -- m |
Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg |
Empty weight | 2,740 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW â—‰ |
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Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 16.1 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 256 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
Empty weight | 4,173 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |